WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: 6 months post-partum, endo has returned

Re: 6 months post-partum, endo has returned

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 25 Jan 1998 20:59:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 25 Jan 1998, Cindy wrote: >
>I have had endometriosis for many years. I have had 2 laps and have
>used Synarel 2x. I am now 6 months post-partum and having problems with
>irregular periods(ALWAYS have been regular)and an intense return of the
>endometriosis. I am not too keen on having a lap again so soon after
>having a c-section and I can't take Synarel (gives me migraine
>headaches)anymore. I am wonderng if there are any options for me that I
>might not know about. I haven't had much luck with meds yet. My
>doctors office recommended Darvocet and/or Motrin but neither phase me
>unless I take more than the dosage.

If you are not breast feeding, combination oral contraceptives are an option. If you are breast feeding it i would be unusual for such significant endo symptoms (of couse, it would explain the irregular cycles) >
>I am also wondering if it is common to have irregular periods with
>endometriosis? When I say irregular I mean that they have been, 28 days,
>31 days, 32 days and 26 days. The period that was 31 days lasted for 12
>days! Most last about 8. I am usually every 28 days and last for 5
>days.

It's not uncommon, but if you are breast feeding that could also explain the irregularity. >
>Thanks for any information anyone can proivide!
>
>--
>Cindy
>

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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